Ghana Politics

The prosecution has amended charges against Daniel Owusu Koranteng, the prime suspect in the killing of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, to include abetment to commit a crime, specifically murder. This development was announced in court on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during a hearing. Koranteng, who has been on remand since …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed into law a series of legislative bills aimed at abolishing multiple taxes, including the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax. This move aligns with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s commitment to easing the financial burden on Ghanaians. On …

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, has dismissed media reports suggesting that President John Dramani Mahama promised to end illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, within his first 120 days in office. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s New Day on Wednesday, April …

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a full-scale investigation into allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering linked to two suspicious flights at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The allegations were brought forward by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, during a press conference on April 1, …

The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, has reaffirmed her commitment to addressing the developmental challenges facing Zongo communities in Kasoa, with a focus on improving water supply, road infrastructure, and employment opportunities. Speaking at the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations, which mark the end of Ramadan, …

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Assin Central MP and 2024 NPP presidential aspirant, has urged urgent decongestion of Kantamanto Market to prevent future fire outbreaks. During a tour on March 28, 2025, Agyapong highlighted the overcrowded conditions that pose serious fire hazards, stressing that the lack of space hinders emergency response. …

Member of Parliament for Binduri, Issifu Mahmoud, has described the GHC150,000 allocated for monitoring education-related projects as “woefully inadequate.” Parliament recently approved GHC250,000 per MP through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to support education projects, with an additional GHC150,000 designated for project oversight. However, the allocation has sparked debate …

Businessman and philanthropist Emmanuel Aboagye, popularly known as Aboagye Contractor, has donated GH₵500,000 to support traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Adum Railways Market in Kumasi. The devastating fire on March 20, 2025, destroyed goods worth millions of cedis, leaving traders stranded and in need of assistance. …

A member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Thompson, has criticized the government for its lack of transparency regarding the health condition of Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Speaking on JoyNews during a news review segment on Monday, March 31, Thompson expressed concern over the limited information provided …

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has broken her silence following her recent hospitalization at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). The Vice President reportedly fell ill after work on Friday, March 28, and was taken to UGMC for treatment on Saturday, March 29. An official statement from the …